How Do You Choose A Spray Gun?
A spray gun is an indispensable tool if you apply finishes to a lot of furniture, and there are many different spray guns to choose from on the market. Knowing what type of spray gun will work best for you takes a lot of guess work out of buying your own. Read these steps before you buy a spray gun. Decide how much spraying you intend to do. Most factories use air-assisted airless spray systems, which are very expensive but also fast and efficient. For home spraying, you can choose a less expensive system like a turbine HVLP (high-volume, low-pressure) or a compressor HVLP. Consider the tools already in your shop. If you own a compressor or have other tools that require a compressor to operate, buy a compressor HVLP gun. Make sure your compressor can produce enough psi (or pounds of air per square inch) to power an HVLP gun. Check the gun for psi requirements. Go with a turbine HVLP system if you don’t own or want the expense of a compressor. Select a three- to five-stage turbine with
